NHTSA Complaint #978959 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	978959
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	January 1, 1994
Date Filed	February 9, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE SAW SMOKE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN, AND VEHICLE COMPLETE BURNED. TT

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